Call for Papers Issued for American Coatings CONFERENCE 2014

WASHINGTON, DC - The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network, is calling for papers to be presented at the American Coatings CONFERENCE 2014. This major technology forum for the coatings industry, which will take place April 7-9, 2014, in Atlanta, is held in conjunction with the American Coatings SHOW, April 8-10, 2014. As ACA’s most valued event, it will again provide a high-level technical and scientific forum, rallying leading industry experts from coatings manufacturers, their suppliers, universities and government partners across the nation and beyond.

Innovative companies, as well as academic and governmental research institutes, are invited to submit abstracts detailing high-level technical contributions to this event, presenting their latest research results that show advancements important to coatings, as well as to printing inks, adhesives and sealants.

Conference organizers will select presentations for the conference based on the following criteria: scientific significance, novelty and potential value added to the industry. Prospective authors are strongly encouraged to clearly state in their abstract the research’s unique contribution as it aligns with these criteria. Student papers are welcome.

The most outstanding coatings presentation will be honored with the American Coatings AWARD, selected and sponsored by ACA and Vincentz Network. The recipient of this prestigious award will be endowed with $2,500 and a sculpture.

Events

Architectural paint regulations and labeling programs for volatile organic content (VOC) and emissions are constantly evolving. This webinar is designed to explain current and upcoming regulation changes in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Broadcasting LIVE from the Powder Coating Summit, the fundamentals of FEVE resin technology will be discussed. FEVE resins are alternating copolymers of fluoroethylene and vinyl ether units. The vinyl ether component allows for the incorporation of functionality including hydroxyl function group, which can be reacted with polyisocyanate crosslinkers. The resulting crosslinked films have excellent weathering, corrosion, and chemical resistance. Powder coating formulations based on FEVE reins pass AAMA 2605.